🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Legumes, Peas, Black-eyed Peas, canned

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
3 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (86 g) | Per 100 g: 3 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

3 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
61 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
4.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
23 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup86 g3 mg Safe
2 x 1/2 cup172 g6 mg Safe
½ x 1/2 cup43 g1.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Legumes 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Processed Food

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Legumes if I have kidney stones?

Safe pick. 3 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup means Legumes is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

What's the oxalate content of Legumes?

Here are the numbers: 3 mg oxalate in one 1/2 cup of Legumes (86g). Per 100 grams, that's 3 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Legumes low or high oxalate?

Low. 3 mg per 1/2 cup puts Legumes firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Legumes, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much sodium does Legumes have?

The sodium level is fine — 61 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.